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Three more suspects arrested for antisemitic attacks in Netherlands

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Posted on March 27, 2026

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AMSTERDAM, March 27 (Reuters) - Dutch prosecutors on Friday said three men had been arrested on suspicion of being involved in an antisemitic attack on a synagogue or for helping to prepare a similar

Dutch Police Arrest Three More in Connection with Antisemitic Synagogue Attacks

Recent Arrests and Ongoing Investigations

Details of the Arrests

AMSTERDAM, March 27 (Reuters) - Dutch prosecutors on Friday said three men had been arrested on suspicion of being involved in an antisemitic attack on a synagogue or for helping to prepare a similar attack.

Rotterdam Synagogue Attack

Two Dutch men, aged 20 and 23, were arrested for their alleged roles in the attack on a synagogue in Rotterdam on March 13, the prosecutors said.

Number of Suspects in Custody

Seven suspects are now in custody for the Rotterdam attack.

Heemstede Synagogue Plot

Another 18-year-old man was arrested for his alleged involvement in preparing for an attack on a synagogue in the town of Heemstede.

Previous Arrests Related to Heemstede

Police last week already arrested two minors, who they said had been plotting to set off an explosion at a synagogue in that town, 25 kilometres (15.5 miles) west of Amsterdam.

Reporting and Editorial Information

(Reporting by Bart MeijerEditing by Rod Nickel)

Key Takeaways

  • Two Dutch men (20 and 23) arrested for involvement in the March 13 Rotterdam synagogue attack, raising the number of suspects to seven.
  • An 18‑year‑old arrested for allegedly preparing an attack on a Heemstede synagogue, following earlier arrests of minors for plotting an explosion there.
  • These incidents come amid a surge in antisemitic violence in the Netherlands, with record‑high incidents recorded last year and recent attacks linked to the Iran war context.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many suspects have been arrested in connection with the synagogue attack in Rotterdam?
Seven suspects are now in custody for the Rotterdam synagogue attack.
Where did the latest antisemitic attack and plot occur in the Netherlands?
Attacks and plots were related to synagogues in Rotterdam and Heemstede.
What charges are the arrested suspects facing?
Suspects are accused of involvement in, or preparing for, antisemitic attacks on synagogues.
How old are the most recently arrested suspects?
The suspects are two Dutch men aged 20 and 23, and one 18-year-old man.
What happened last week in connection with the Heemstede synagogue?
Two minors were arrested for allegedly plotting to set off an explosion at the Heemstede synagogue.

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